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By Eisenhower, John S. D.

University of Oklahoma Press. Near Fine. 1999. First Printing. Softcover. 9780806131283 . Softcover a nice copy. " The hero of the War of 1812, the conqueror of Mexico City in the Mexican-American War, and Abraham Lincolns top soldier during the first six months of the Civil War, General Winfield Scott was a seminal force in the early expansion and consolidation of the American republic. " ; 9 X 3.90 X 0.80 inches; 480 pp pages .

By Freeman, Gregory A.

William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 9780066212678 . First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover in blue boards w blue cloth spine, in Fine unmarked in Fine jacket with Protective cover. " In the tradition of New York Times bestsellers In Harm's Way and The Terrible Hours comes a mesmerizing, high-adrenaline account of the heroic sailors who survived one of the worst accidents in U.S. naval history. " ; 9.30 X 6.30 X 1.20 inches; 307 pp pages .

By Marston, Daniel

Osprey Publishing. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Printing. Hardcover. 9781841768823 . First Printing. Hardcover in black cloth boards in Near Fine condition in Near Fine jacket ; Published to commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-J Day, 'The Pacific War Companion' brings together the perspectives and insights of world-renowned military historians. From the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor through the release of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the conflict in the Pacific was characterised by amazing tactical innovations in amphibious warfare and horrific battles that raged in the unforgiving climate of the island jungles. Each chapter in this book focuses on a different aspect of this conflict, from the planning of operations to the experiences of the men who were there. " ; 10.08 X 7.80 X 1.26 inches; 272 pp pages .

By United States War Department & U S War Department & David C. Isby

Louisiana State University Press. Very Good. 1995. Softcover. 9780807120132 . Softcover In VG condition a nice copy. " Published by the U.S. Army during World War II as an manual for its officers in the Pacific, this handbook exhaustively details Japan's wartime military system, field organization, tactics, weapons and equipment, uniforms, and more. " ; 10.40 X 7.80 X 1 inches; 403 pp pages .

By Sandler, Stanley

Routledge. Very Good. 1999. Softcover. 9780815333524 . Softcover in VG condition a nice copy. " Called the "forgotten war" by pundits and others who were not there, the Korean War (June 1950-July 1953) was the West's first armed clash against post-World War II communism. The United States and its allies in the United Nations fought the North Koreans and the mainland Chinese to a "limited war" stalemate, which even today has not been concluded by the signing of a peace treaty. Korea has come to be known as the "hot spot" of the Cold War. " ; Military History of the U.S. , Vol 4; 9.84 X 6.93 X 0.87 inches; 416 pp pages .

By Books, Time-Life & Judith Simpson

Time-Life Books. As New. 1997. Hardcover. 078354801x . As new copy of this exceptionally well done educational picture book. Part of The Nature Company Discoveries Library, a dynamic reference series for children. Contents: The Greek World; Living in Ancient Greece; Arts and Science; Foreign Affairs. Includes "Portraits from Ancient Greece, Glossary and Index. Each page is in full color with subject artwork and artifact photograph inserts and text along with "Did you know?" sections. brief but informative text and more. ; Nature Company Discoveries Library; 11.90 X 9.90 X 0.50 inches; 64 pages .

By Carrington, George W.

New York: Vantage Pr. Fine. 2005. First Edition. Softcover. Signed by Author; 0533148596 . As new. First printing. Illustrated with black & white photographs. 203 pp. Colonel George Williams Carrington, USMC (retired) was born in New York City, in 1921, and educated at Yale and Oxford. He saw active duty in World War II, Korea and Viet Nam. He served as aide to General Maxwell D. Taylor, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. After retirement from the Corps, he served as Dean of the Marine Military Academy, a college prep school located in Harlingen, Texas. ; 7.80 X 5.10 X 0.70 inches; 203 pages .

By McCrocklin, James H.

George Banta Company. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1956. Hardcover. Hardcover in blue cloth boards Very Good unmarked ; "The story of the establishment of the Haitian Constabulary [Garde d'Haiti] by the American Marine Corp in 1914, until its replacement by Haitian forces in 1934." ; 8vo ; 262 pp pages .

By Conant, Jennet

Simon & Schuster. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Signed by Author; 9781439163528 . Signed by Author First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover in red boards w black cloth spine Very Good unmarked in Very Good jacket. "New York Times bestselling author" " In the Far East during World War II, and the tumultuous years when she and Paul Child were caught up in the McCarthy witch hunt." ; 9.30 X 6.40 X 1.50 inches; 395 pp pages .

By Hammel, Eric

Crown Publishers. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0517564173 . First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover in black boards w red cloth spine Very Good in Very Good jacket. Previous owners name written in ink as a Fathers Day gift. ; 6.30 X 6 X 1.70 inches; 478 pp pages .